http://cjsi.ca/ Monday May 21, 2012 Monday May 21, 2012 05:25:40 MDT http://cjsi.ca/templates/images/RssLogo.gif http://cjsi.ca/ Shine FM en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://cjsi.ca/blog/RSR/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/RSR/ Have you checked out "SHINE'S KITCHEN" lately? It features great recipes sent in by Shine FM listeners like you...as well as our friends at Community Natural Foods! Each week, one lucky person who shares a recipe with us wins a $50 gift card for Community Natural Foods, and th...]]> Brad West 18 May 2012 15:30 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/FDC/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/FDC/ Attention Mothers...I hope you had a GREAT Mothers Day!! NOW...IT'S DAD'S TURN!!   Fathers Day is coming up on Sunday June 17th, and Shine FM is celebrating by teaming up with BBQcabins.com - to give away a spectacular custom BBQ Cabin package to one lucky Dad - valued at $20,0...]]> Brad West 14 May 2012 14:03 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/WJB/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/WJB/ Ok, so BESIDES the dumping of snow we had on 'Cinco De Mayo', The weather in Calgary is getting better & better as we approach summer... and the days are getting longer too! That means...perfect weather for walking, jogging, roller-blading & bike rides! If you're tired of jogging...]]> Brad West 07 May 2012 14:15 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/WFW/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/WFW/ A young Calgarian named Alex recently heard about how 1 BILLION people around the world...don't have access to clean, safe drinking water. SO...the 10-year old decided to do something about it! WHEELS FOR WELLS - Saturday June 2nd!! Wheels for Wells is a charity bike ride designed to h...]]> Brad West 26 Apr 2012 14:50 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/BSK/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/BSK/ Every week, SHINE'S KITCHEN features a new recipe sent in by Shine FM listeners like you! This week's recipe was sent in by Shine listener Sarah Streuber - - -  It's a winning combination of delicious AND nutritious... Check it out!  BBQ Chicken & Warm Green Bean Sal...]]> Brad West 19 Apr 2012 15:20 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/BPS/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/BPS/ The Grade 11 students at Bearspaw Christian School are gearing up for their annual Spring-Break mission trip to Guatemala, where the students will help serve the children of Guatemala in partnership with Impact Ministries.  Here's where YOU come in! You can order a beautiful plan...]]> Brad West 11 Apr 2012 15:40 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/BDA/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/BDA/ Just a wild guess here...but I'm going to assume that sometime within the next 364 days, you will be celebrating your birthday?  Am I right??  (Well D'uh!) Make sure to let us know about your birthday,and the birthday's of family & friends... because not only will we celebrate...]]> Brad West 09 Apr 2012 16:05 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/VID/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/VID/ Sometimes, when there's a song you REALLY like, you get a whole different sense of it - or look at it in a different light - after seeing the song's video. Here's a few of my favorite Shine FM tunes in video form.  What's your favorite Christian music video of all time?? (Comment be...]]> Brad West 02 Apr 2012 14:30 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/NTS/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/NTS/ Ok, you've heard of the tv show 'Kids Say the Darndest Things', right? Well...kids write some pretty interesting stuff too! And here's proof... I stumbled across some Funny notes written by kids, and thought I'd share a few of my favorites with you!!    #1: Wow...who knew...]]> Brad West 16 Mar 2012 14:10 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/LWK/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/LWK/ Regis may have moved on, but LIVE! still has Kelly Ripa, and she's bringing the show to Alberta!! LIVE! with Kelly Ripa will be taping 4 shows at the Eric Harvie Theatre in Banff on April 1st & 2nd!! It'll be great exposure for both Banff and Calgary - with a special feature on the 1...]]> Brad West 06 Mar 2012 14:30 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/NAK/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/NAK/ 88.9 SHINE FM and Nakiska Mountain Resort are presenting 'SHINE FM FAMILY SKI DAY' - THIS Saturday March 10th! Join the Shine FM Team at Nakiska Ski Area for a day of family winter fun...with all kids 12 & under SKIING ABSOLUTELY FREE!! All you need to do is go to http://www.skinaki...]]> Brad West 05 Mar 2012 14:14 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/BYC/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/BYC/ Planning on taking the family camping at all this spring or summer?? Alberta Parks has JUST opened up the online booking of campsites for this year... and it's super easy to reserve one! Just go to: https://reserve.albertaparks.ca/crrs/public/reservation/findCampsite.htm ... Then find th...]]> Brad West 22 Feb 2012 15:45 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/YWC/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/YWC/ Since the first time we played it... Shine FM listeners have told us how much they LOVE "Me In Motion's" latest single 'Yes We Can'. It has also been one of the most requested songs during my show over the last year. Bottom line: It's a popular song. BUT...what is the song all ...]]> Brad West 07 Feb 2012 14:20 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/BAL/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/BAL/ ***Update***: Looks like Balzac Billy saw his shadow - which means 6 MORE WEEKS OF WINTER. If the mild, sunny weather that we're getting now is considered 'winter' - then 6 more weeks is FINE with me! :)   For more info, check out Balzac Billy's official website BY CLICKING ...]]> Brad West 01 Feb 2012 15:25 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/NOO/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/NOO/ Lately, I've been getting more and more phone calls that sound something along the lines of this:  'Hey, I missed the answer to the Noodle Scratcher last Thursday...can you tell me what it is'. Now, of course I'm happy to fill you in on any answers that you may have missed (and that have...]]> Brad West 23 Jan 2012 16:10 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/NYR/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/NYR/ Ok...2011 is slowly winding down. That means, it's time to start thinking about your New Year's Resolutions for 2012!! Here's a bit of food for thought when it comes to resolutions. I was able to track down a list of the 10 most common resolutions that Canadians make at New Years... ...]]> Brad West 21 Dec 2011 14:20 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/CGM/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/CGM/ Traditionally, I'm one of those 'last minute' Christmas shoppers. I usually do my best work when the pressure is on... and there are few things that make you feel the pressure like leaving all of your Christmas shopping until the very last minute!! The thing is though, I'm not going to be...]]> Brad West 25 Nov 2011 14:30 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/STT/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/STT/ Join us THIS THURSDAY at Northhill Centre Mall between 10am and 6pm... as Annette Jennings and myself broadcast live from the mall for OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD! If you've packed your shoebox(es) already - swing by and drop them off!! If you haven't packed a shoebox yet (or if yo...]]> Brad West 18 Nov 2011 17:30 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/CWH/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/CWH/ The CWHL (or Canadian Women's Hockey League) has landed in Calgary! Team Alberta is the newest addition to the league, featuring some of the top women's hockey players in world... and their home opener is THIS Saturday night at 7pm! The Best Part... Admission to the home opener IS FREE!...]]> Brad West 14 Nov 2011 14:35 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/HBW/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/HBW/ Ok...you HAVE TO check this video out. It was taken by a group of kayakers & surfers off the coast of Santa Cruz, California. They were out for a bit of a paddle when they came across a spectacular sight... A group of Humpback whales feeding on small fish! WOW! Who wouldn't want...]]> Brad West 07 Nov 2011 17:03 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/och/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/och/ Although to me it seems like summer JUST ended... believe it or not we're only 2 months or so away from Christmas! That means...it's time to start thinking about (and packing!!) your Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes! If you're not sure what to put IN the shoeboxes, here's a few idea...]]> Brad West 26 Oct 2011 17:05 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/JOR/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/JOR/ I wanna give a HUGE thanks to talented Canadian artist Dana Jorgensen for taking time out to chat with me on-air on Wednesday afternoon about his new single "LET ME BE THE ONE" ... his album "EVERYTHING TO BEAUTIFUL" ... and his life on the road, travelling and performing all o...]]> Brad West 12 Oct 2011 15:44 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/THX/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/THX/ So...it's safe to assume that a lot of you will be feasting on turkey, ham, stuffing, pumpkin pie and more delicious Thanksgiving favorites this weekend.   Sure, it'll be tasty. But it will also be LOADED with calories. How many calories exactly? Well that all depends on...]]> Brad West 07 Oct 2011 17:10 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/WYH/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/WYH/ I had the privilege of meeting Darren and Minako recently - 2 local Calgarians who happen to be the Co-Directors of a project called 'Work of Your Hand'... an AMAZING project that helps underpriviledged and marginalized people in Asia..."find hope and gain dignity through meaningful work tha...]]> Brad West 03 Oct 2011 14:27 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/FCS/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/FCS/ WOW...FREE CHICKEN STRIPS!!       SEE???     It made me laugh...so I thought I'd pass it along.  :) ]]> Brad West 15 Sep 2011 15:28 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/DIS/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/DIS/ Alberta's new "Distracted Driving' law takes effect on Thursday. SO...that begs the question: What excatly can you do - and not do - behind the wheel? - Are cell phones allowed at all? - Can I still drink my Coffee on the way to work in the morning? - Is the family dog ...]]> Brad West 29 Aug 2011 15:10 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/HUR/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/HUR/ WOW! Take a look at this video showing Hurricane Irene - as seen from the International Space Station! The video even features the thoughts of the astronauts living at the space station. Very cool and awe inspiring to see...yet very scary at the same time.     ...]]> Brad West 26 Aug 2011 15:31 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/DOG/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/DOG/ Have you been considering a furry new addition to the family? If so... there's a non-profit organization in Calgary that may have your new best friend! The Little Mutts Rescue Society's goal is to save dogs from being euthanized in the U.S. and Mexico. In fact, seven new pooches wer...]]> Brad West 09 Aug 2011 15:03 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/ARF/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/ARF/ You've probably seen the footage and heard the stories... North-Eastern Africa is experiencing a severe food crisis, with more than 10 million people in drought-stricken areas severely affected. In some regions, the past year has been the driest period in SIX DECADES...]]> Brad West 02 Aug 2011 14:14 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/BAC/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/BAC/ Well, this is, uhhh....different. I stumbled across a recipe for a BACON MILKSHAKE. I like bacon, I like milkshakes...but I'm just not so sure I'd like them together! Here's the recipe if you want to give it a shot. Just click the link below... http://adventurescooking....]]> Brad West 28 Jul 2011 16:30 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/HOM/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/HOM/ I just wanted to given you an update on what's been going on with the 'BIG Home Makeover'! If you haven't heard, the Morrisey family's home was in desperate need of work. The house that single Mom Cheryl and her 4 daughters called home - had definitely seen much better days. SO...our fr...]]> Brad West 27 Jul 2011 14:42 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/FCO/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/FCO/ There's a cool new show coming to the Food Network - and if you and your family like to get together in the kitchen and work as a team to make dinners, desserts and other dishes... then YOUR FAMILY COULD BE THE NEXT FOOD NETWORK STARS!!! Check out the casting call below... and more more info, log...]]> Brad West 22 Jul 2011 15:36 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/FAF/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/FAF/ This Sunday, bring the family out a super FUN day of baseball...plus TONS more! We're teaming up with the Calgary Vipers to bring you 'Family and Fastballs'. A good ol' fashioned day at the ballpark, as the hometown Vipers take on the Lake County Fielders. Plus...prior to the game, the...]]> Brad West 21 Jul 2011 14:19 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/CGT/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/CGT/ If you (or anyone else in Calgary) has talent, and wants to prove it...  looks like you'll have to travel a bit to do it. "Canada's Got Talent" released it's audition schedule this morning... and noticeably absent from the list of audition cities - is Calgary. Your closest...]]> Brad West 12 Jul 2011 15:19 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/ART/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/ART/ Most children (probably yours too!) love doing arts & crafts. Whether it's a finger painting, a  popsicle castle, or a crayon portrait of the family... to most parents, their child's works of art are priceless. But... for the parents of 4 year old Aelita Andre of Melbourne, A...]]> Brad West 15 Jun 2011 14:58 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/THA/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/THA/ Wow...check out this story about a soccer team from a floating village in Thailand. It's proof that people really can do anything...even if they're repeatedly told that they can't!  One of the more inspiring stories I've seen in ages!      ]]> Brad West 07 Jun 2011 15:10 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/CUS/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/CUS/ Odds are that you have one (or more) of those customer loyalty cards in your purse or wallet. You know, the ones that give you 'Every 10th coffee free' or 'Bigger discounts the more you shop!!' Today, thats how most of us would describe customer loyalty. But it pales in comparison to the loy...]]> Brad West 03 Jun 2011 15:43 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/MOU/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/MOU/ Be proud Calgary! Fellow Calgarian Evan Gillespie just returned from Norway, where he placed third in the international moustache contest!!! He was the only Canadian to place in the World Beard and Moustache Championships, held on May 15 at the Norwegian Moustache Club in Tro...]]> Brad West 27 May 2011 15:10 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/NLD/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/NLD/ Well, that was one FAST week. It doesn't seem like my 7 days in Nicaragua are almost up. But, later today I'll be hopping on a plane and saying 'Adios Nicaragua'! Our final journey took us about 2.5 hours away from Managua, to a small town called 'Matagalpa'. Just past the town is a rehabili...]]> Brad West 15 May 2011 13:46 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/NDQ/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/NDQ/ I was told that Thursday was going to be a busy day. Lots of driving, and a group of 'really energetic and excited' kids & their families awaiting us in a small town called 'El Crucero', about 90 minutes west of Managua. Our goal there was to distribute 'Operation Christmas...]]> Brad West 13 May 2011 21:03 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/NDT/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/NDT/ Ok...technology was not my friend the past couple of days. Internet was hard to find, and when I did find it - it was slow as molasses. SO, that's why I'm a bit late with this blog post. Part of the reason that internet was hard to come by was that we travelled 3.5 hours north of Managua, to...]]> Brad West 12 May 2011 19:15 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/NDD/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/NDD/ Hey Everyone! Well, this is going to be an abbreviatred look at what happened on day 2 of my trek to Nicaragua with 'Operation Christmas Child'. I'd love to post all the cool photos & videos that I took, but internet access has been an issue today (to say the least) - so I'll have to keep...]]> Brad West 10 May 2011 11:55 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/NDU/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/NDU/ So...I've arrived! In one piece too. AND...the best part? My luggage arrived as well! IF you haven't heard, I'm joining a group from 'Operation Christmas Child' on a trip to Nicaragua, to both distribute shoeboxes (you know, the ones that people like you pack each fall/winter with ...]]> Brad West 08 May 2011 09:36 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/NIC/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/NIC/ Hey Everyone! Starting Friday, Johnny Mac will be filling in for me as I take off for Nicaragua! I'm heading there with 'Operation Christmas Child' as part of a team that will distribute Shoe-Boxes to children in rural Nicaragua.  If you packed a shoebox this past Christmas, w...]]> Brad West 05 May 2011 02:01 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/TLV/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/TLV/ You have to see this amazing time lapse video taken near the top of Spain's highest mountain - ' El Teide'. The end result is spectacular!   The Mountain from Terje Sorgjerd on Vimeo. ]]> Brad West 20 Apr 2011 14:23 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/COC/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/COC/ This is awesome! In Rio De Janeiro Brazil, Coca Cola unleashed a 'Happiness Truck' to cruise the streets of Rio spreading, well...happiness. It's so cool  to see how a simple thing like this can brighten up the days of so many people! Check out the video...   ]]> Brad West 15 Apr 2011 14:15 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/COW/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/COW/ A teenager in Germany wanted to get a show horse...but her parents said no. So, the 15 year old went in a different direction: She got a cow, and trained it to jump fences. No...really. Check out the video:     ]]> Brad West 06 Apr 2011 14:41 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/ANN/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/ANN/ I had the chance to speak with Anna Olson - chef & host of the show 'Fresh' on the Food Network - about a new & exciting venture called 'Real Women of Philadelphia'. No...you don' t need to be from Philadeplhia to take part. All you need to do is make a home video of yourself cooking ...]]> Brad West 04 Apr 2011 14:06 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/POL/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/POL/ One of the smiling faces you see at the Shine FM reception desk is Cherie. Earlier today at our staff meeting, Cherie brought in what initially appeared to be cornbread. Upon further review, it was in fact not cornbread...it was "Orange Almond Polenta Cake".  Whatever it w...]]> Brad West 31 Mar 2011 14:49 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/SOC/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/SOC/ Wow! Check out this video of 16 year old Indi Cowie from North Carolina. She's been practicing her 'soccer free-styling' (Extreme juggling of a soccer ball) for a while... and I think it's safe to say that she's perfected it! ]]> Brad West 30 Mar 2011 14:38 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/NOR/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/NOR/ I stumbled across this video while doing some web surfing, and I thought that it was too amazing to not pass along. It's a time-lapse video of the Northern Lights, shot by a gentleman in Norway named Ole Christian Salmonson.  He collected the video footage over a period of 6 months....]]> Brad West 24 Mar 2011 15:44 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/CWM/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/CWM/ Residents of Calgary are being asked to capture their favourite 'Calgary WOW moments' on camera. It's part of a Tourism Calgary campaign to boost the number of people visiting (and spending money) here in Calgary. So, what is it about Calgary that makes you go WOW?? Maybe it's a night...]]> Brad West 15 Mar 2011 17:10 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/EQH/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/EQH/ I took a minute and compiled links for a few organizations & charities that - if you feel lead - you could donate funds to, that will go towards helping the people of Japan following Thursdays devastating Earthquake & Tsunami.   GLOBAL GIVING: http://www.globalgiving.org/pr...]]> Brad West 11 Mar 2011 14:46 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/SPS/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/SPS/ Think back to the last flight you took. What did you do to pass the time? Read a book? Listen to music? Watch a movie? Whatever your in-flight entertainment was, it was no match for the entertaiment that Air Canada passengers received on a recent flight from Orlando to Ottawa. As th...]]> Brad West 01 Mar 2011 17:38 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/KBP/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/KBP/ I can't really remember my 6th birthday party. It probably featured some sort of homemade birthday cake, some balloons, a gift or two...and those pointy party hats. Brad's 6th birthday - Call it 'your average birthday party for a 6 year old'. Total cost: $20 or so. Then...there'...]]> Brad West 22 Feb 2011 14:45 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/RAK/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/RAK/ It's almost here! International 'Random Acts of Kindness Week is February 14-20. The question is... Will YOU take part? I'm challenging all Shine Fm listeners to be a part of 'Random Acts of Kindness Week'  in the simplest way possible: PERFORM AT LEAST ONE RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS A...]]> Brad West 10 Feb 2011 14:26 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/MIM/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/MIM/ A LOT of people have been calling & emailing us, to ask about the new single 'Eye of the Hurricane' by the band "Me In Motion". Well, I thought I'd do a bit of digging on both the band, and the song to see what I could find out. The band was originally formed in Ohio back ...]]> Brad West 09 Feb 2011 15:11 MDT http://cjsi.ca/blog/BradGH/ http://cjsi.ca/blog/BradGH/ First off - Let me say that NO, I don't actually believe that a furry woodland creature seeing his/her shadow has any bearing on future weather patterns. That being said -Wooo Hooo, Groundhog day is here! On the morning of Wednesday February 2nd, groundhogs will emerge from their burrow...]]> Brad West 01 Feb 2011 15:32 MDT